Microscopic fabric analysis can allow you to look at the weave of a fabric up close. Microscope World recently analyzed a fabric weave under the stereo microscope utilizing different auxiliary lenses and illuminators. Take a look at what we found!
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Microscopic hair analysis can allow you to look at the health of a shaft of hair. We put the microscope to test here in order to examine the shafts of several pieces of hair. Take a look at the results!
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists has developed numerous standards for the performance of test methods related to the textile industry. Test Method 20 and Test Method 20A are two methods dealing with fiber analysis which require the use of a microscope. We explore these methods in more detail here.
There are four areas to check when adjusting your microscope illumination: the rheostat, a light filter, the aperture diaphragm, and the field diaphragm. Read more about how to accurately set up your microscope's illumination here.
Connecting a digital microscope camera with a microscope requires the use of a c-mount adapter. However, figuring out how to maximize your field of view can be tricky. Learn more about which camera sensors pair best with which c-mount adapters.
The microscope beam splitter directs light either to the eyepieces, to the camera, or sometimes both at the same time. When purchasing a microscope it is a good idea to know what functions the beam splitter will provide. Learn more in this article.